RIPON CHILDREN'S LEARNING CTR INC

Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

On 6/2/26, in the infant room there were 7 intakes that were not current (every 3 months). Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Outdoor Play Equipment - Developmental Level, Size (251.06(11)(bm)2.)

On 5/27/26, a 1.5 year old sustained a fracture to his leg while in the little tykes climber on the under two year old play yard. The age recommendation is 24 months or greater for this climber. It is not clear if the injury was caused by the climber as the injury was not observed by staff. Rule 251.06(11)(bm)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Indoor Equipment - Intended Use (251.07(3)(a)5.)

On April 14, 2026, a two-year-old child was on a climber that was rated for children 5 to 12 years of age. The child fell 3 feet from the climber onto the ground and parents sought medical attention. Rule 251.07(3)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1 (251.07(4)(c))

The red infant room failed to have barriers between the six pack and plays. Rule 251.07(4)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

The orange room had two intakes that were not current (updated every three months). Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs (251.09(1)(L))

Two infants in the orange room had soft materials in the crib. One infant had a pillow case and one had a burp cloth and a stuffed animal with attached blanket. Rule 251.09(1)(L) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Individual Sleep Patterns (251.09(2)(b))

An infant in the Orange room was placed in a crib awake and remained awake for over 30 minutes. Rule 251.09(2)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document (251.05(4)(a))

One staff member #C did not have her orientation completed and in her file - see checklist. Rule 251.05(4)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))

The red room had 2 intakes that were not current (updated once every 3 months) The orange room had 5 intakes that were not current and the yellow room had 4 intakes that were not current. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medication Administration - Parent Authorization (251.07(6)(f)1.a.)

There was one inhaler in the green room that did not have an authorization form filled out. Rule 251.07(6)(f)1.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

The logbooks in each room were not reviewed once every 6 months. They were last reviewed in December 2024. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))

There was no staff member in the orange room. There were 7 children napping and the room was very dark. There were teachers in the open room next to this room. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

The infant orange room was very dark and you could not see in the room to see the children. The center self reported that on July 22, 2025, a child care worker lost track of a 1-year-old when the toddler walked away from the group in the large motor pod area and into another classroom. The toddler was unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. The center self reported that the behavior of two children was not guided to ensure safety when on 7/18/25, when one child was inappropriate with another child. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training (251.05(3)(b))

One staff member #B did not have her abusive head trauma training documented as being completed prior to working at the center - see checklist. Rule 251.05(3)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

One staff member #A was missing her physical after 30 days of employment - see checklist. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability (251.05(2)(a))

two staff members #B and #C were missing a staff record in their file - see checklist. Rule 251.05(2)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)

Based upon review on March 24, 2025, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of a physical examination of file within 3 months of hire. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)

Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on February 24, 2025 a child care worker did not sign out of Yellow Room when they were no longer included in the staff-to-child ratio. Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on March 13, 2025 between 12:15 and 12:40, there was no child care worker signed into the Yellow Room. Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on March 14, 2025 between 12:44 and 1:45, there was no child care worker signed into the Yellow Room. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training (251.05(3)(c))

Based upon review on March 24, 2025, Staff Member B of the Staff Record Checklist did not have a certificate of completion on file for infant and child CPR within 3 months after beginning to work with children in care. Rule 251.05(3)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Medical Log - Injury In Care (251.07(6)(dm)3.b.)

Based upon investigation on March 24, 2025, bite injuries that occurred on January 29 and March 14, 2025 and a scratch injury that occurred on February 5, 2025 were not recorded in the center's medical log book. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

Based upon review on October 1, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of completing training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning work at the center. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).